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Offline perry f.

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where do you buyyour riser wood?
« on: February 01, 2011, 05:41:00 PM »
getting readyu to make my first glass laminated r/d longbow. I bought my form from a guy who modeled his bows after a morrison r/d longbow having a 26" riser from fade out to fade out. When I placed my order with Bingham Projects, they said that they only have riser material for longbows in 18" then I checked 3 rivers and they only carry 17". Just wondered where you all got your supplies. This is first time for me, so I appreciate any help you can give me. If I happen to find a place nearby that carries the wood I need should it be kiln or air dried or does it matter? Thanks!
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Offline Dick in Seattle

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2011, 05:46:00 PM »
I generally try to find 6/4 or 8/4 lumber in planks at least 24" long, 36" if I can, and in widths that are multiples of 2".    My risers are 18"x 2 x 1.5.   Those sizes let me get multiples, plus leaving some sanding thickness.   I can generally find what I want at Rocklers or Cross Cut Hardwoods.  You might have to find different hardwood outlets where you are.   I make it a practice to inspect all the wood whenever I go in and buy anything good, even if I don't need it right now.   If i get a sudden yen to build a particular bow, I have wood on hand.
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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2011, 06:01:00 PM »
KennyM, Kenny's custom archery.
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Offline perry f.

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2011, 06:01:00 PM »
Thanks for the info Dick. Do I need kiln dried or air dried or does it matter?
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Offline razorsharptokill

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2011, 08:24:00 PM »
Second KennyM
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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2011, 08:41:00 PM »
Kennym has some on his site or depending on where you live in Indiana- there are 2 woodcraft stores there.  They usually have a bunch of cool stuff there
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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2011, 12:28:00 PM »
Be wary of using the turning stock as it is not fully dried. It can warp after you cut it  :(  .
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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2011, 12:48:00 PM »
Perry the way it's dried doesn't matter as long as it's dry. You can get the wood from any hardwood source. You may have to glue up sections to get what you need.
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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2011, 03:08:00 PM »
KennyM
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Offline GREG IN MALAD

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2011, 07:11:00 PM »
Old Master Crafters will cut any size you want.
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Offline JD 9116

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2011, 05:07:00 PM »
hello eagleone, I saw that you know of two wood suppliers in Indiana. I am looking to find someone who has a larger variety of riser wood. If anyone has any suppliers it would be appreciated.
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Offline eagleone

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2011, 05:24:00 PM »
JD- I was refering to the 2 woodcraft stores located in indiana- check their website for location. What exactly are you looking for- post it and i'm pretty sure somebody here knows where to get it.
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Offline JD 9116

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2011, 05:55:00 PM »
Eagleone, I am looking for more of the exotic wood risers for take down recurves. I am new to building take down recurves and recently have been using Bocote however I seem to have problems finding the size. Preferably I would like to find woods on the larger side of 2"x4"x20" or 2"x2"x20"
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Offline Bob Sarrels

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2011, 09:20:00 PM »
Go on Texas Bowhunter.com and talk to Ruby Dog.  I get all my wood from him.  Many many different woods of great quality and you simply cannot beat his prices.
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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2011, 09:44:00 PM »
If you want to order a few pieces at once, I like this place.  gilmerwood.com  They have a $100 min order but pretty much have everything and pics of the actual wood your buying.
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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »
I was just looking on Kennym's website yesterday and he's got some dang good prices on riser blanks. Awesome actionwood colors, I love that desert camo! If I ever get to the point where I can build a laminated one piece longbow, that's what it will be made of.
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Offline HMlongbow

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2011, 10:06:00 PM »
Old Mastercrafters of Waukegan, IL
Johnny is the guy to talk to and he can help you out with any other bowyer needs.
1-847-623-2660
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Offline YORNOC

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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2011, 07:54:00 AM »
I second Gilmer, very heavily grained pieces to choose from in the unique boards menu.SUPER quality control.
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Re: where do you buyyour riser wood?
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2011, 01:18:00 PM »
LL Johnson in Charlotte , Mi has more varietys of wood than I have ever seen. I have been around wood/composite bows for 15 years and seen wood there I never have before. Good prices from what I could tell. They have a web site, but I dont belive you can order from it. You will have to call them.
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